the price of 18v 3.0ah makita battery's

[fugzyx]

The price of these battery's are just ridiculous. I have seen the cheaper replica ones for sale but are they as good ? Or is it worth buying a genuine makita one ?

 

[shanky887614]

how much are we talking?

for the lxt batteries there about £70 each ive seen

or around £50 ish for after market replacement's

 

[fugzyx]

Yeah the lxt ones. I have seen them on eBay for 70 but are they the proper thing ? In screw fix there well over a 100

 

[monkeyelectric]

Definately get the genuine ones

 

[longboat1]

You can get the genuine ones from amazon for about £70. Had mine about a year, still ok. Have heard that the replica ones are just as good though.

 

[YoungBart]

A lad at work got a load of replica ones for one of his drills (Not a Makita though) and he said they worked just as well for half the price. Personally though I'd just fork out for the genuines.

 

[Mr.Si]

I would not bother getting the genuine ones. All they are, are 15 cells strung together and put in a casing. The difference is just that the replicas have a brand name printed on the casing.

 

[Sparkysimon]

This all sounds good to me as all my power tools are Makita and use 18V 3.0Ah batteries.......but who sells unbranded ones and where can I get hold of them?

 

[shanky887614]

This all sounds good to me as all my power tools are Makita and use 18V 3.0Ah batteries.......but who sells unbranded ones and where can I get hold of them?

amazon sell them and axeminster do as well.

personally would get through amazon as service is good

 

[Sparkysimon]

Thanks, shanky887614,

I'll try 1 from Amazon and see how it compares with Makita's own.

 

[shanky887614]

Thanks, shanky887614,

I'll try 1 from Amazon and see how it compares with Makita's own.

this looks like a good one to go for 18V 3.0Ah Li-ion Battery fits Makita BL1830 4334D 6343D 8443D JR180D LS800D: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools


(you do get a 3 year guaranty with makita gear (not batteries) but you have to register the serial and where you got it on the makita website)

 

[Sparkysimon]

Many thanks for this. I'll let you know how i get on with this.

 

[gigawatt]

The makita original batteries have a stupid chip/pcb in them which causes problems. the replicas are fine. Look out for ones that charge in the makita charger, you could also find a replica charger to charge up bricked makitas but they are rare

 

[edrobbo8]

I bought one for £45 delivered on eBay and is just as good as genuine Makita one and has a 1 yr warranty!

 

[shanky887614]

I bought one for £45 delivered on eBay and is just as good as genuine Makita one and has a 1 yr warranty!

can you post a link to seller please.

it will be nice to keep a record of them